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With flu season on the horizon, the introduction of Xofluza has been a welcome addition to the drugs on the market that treat the symptoms of acute influenza. Its generic name is baloxavir marboxil, and it has been FDA-approved since October 2018. Medicare Benefits for Xofluza Medicare recipients already enrolled…

Reading the data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the measles outbreak, it is easy to become alarmed. It states that in 2019, from January 1 until September 26, over 1200 measles cases have been identified across 31 states. Compare this to 372 cases reported…

Jevity is an oral supplement and tube-feeding formula. The manufacturer, Abbott Nutrition, describes it as a high-calorie, fiber-fortified therapeutic form of balanced nutrition that can be used for both short-term and long-term tube feeding. Its use must be supervised by a medical practitioner. It is not intended for intravenous use,…

Gardasil 9, manufactured by Merck, is the trade name for the human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine. It is available to both males and females who are 9 through 45 years of age. The vaccine is intended to prevent certain cancers, precancerous conditions, and genital disorders caused by specific types of HPV….

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the cornerstones of achieving overall health. Obesity can lead to serious problems within the cardiovascular system, including high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke. Additionally, extra weight may lead to the development of diseases like cancer, and the stress that added…

The cornea of the eye is an integral part of proper sight as it protects the iris and pupil and refracts light to allow for focus. In a healthy eye, the cornea is shaped like a dome as it hugs the curved surface of the eyeball, but in some cases,…

Klonopin is the brand name of the generic medication Clonazepam which is a benzodiazepine that affects unbalanced chemicals in the brain. It is a scheduled medication to protect users from potential abuse. Today, physicians prescribe Klonopin for the prevention and treatment of seizure disorders including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, panic disorders like…

JOBST is a popular brand of compression stockings, marketed as relief stockings to treat the symptoms of venous disease. Sometimes referred to as pressure socks, these garments are available for men and women with styles that reach to the knee, thigh and waist. They are also available in different compression…

Most people think of Medicare only as health insurance for people over the age of 65, but Medicare covers millions of people who are younger than 65, too. People who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) may also be eligible for insurance coverage through Medicare benefits. In the…